Monthly Archives: June 2017

1. Ribauld de Chateauneuf, Lord of Brezolles, Regemallard, Sorel, Fontaine-le-Riboux (to which he gave his name), who held considerable land in Dreux, with him sometimes being named Ribauld de Dreux. 1.1. “Fidelismus Alberius filius Ribaldi, Nobilissimi viri”; or “Nobilissimi Ribaldi … Continue reading →

We can look back in time through different prisms, each giving a slightly different perspective. One such perspective can be gained through John Seward, a Bristol-born merchant, who held land in Somerset, and who was involved in the headright trade … Continue reading →

The Norman chroniclers were propagandists of elite families, each of which claimed descent from the Duchess Gunnora or her (suspiciously) numerous nieces. They treated tenure and lineage as equivalents when composing their accounts, so as to enhance the veracity of … Continue reading →